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Chapter 368 Yao Changyuan Engagement

In the study, Xu Huaiyi sat down at the bottom, listening to Sun Shangshu casually talking about the affairs of the court. He rarely spoke, and only when Sun Shangshu asked about him, would he consider his opinions.

Sun Shangshu's questions were meant to test the school, but also meant to provide guidance. However, he listened very carefully to Xu Huaiyi's answers, and even showed a bit of thinking from time to time, which was obviously taken into consideration.

One old and one young, living in harmony.

Sun Yu was drinking tea beside him, more like a decoration. It wasn't until he finished talking about business and started chatting that he became useful.

"Your classmate, Su Zhe, has he been in some trouble recently?"

"What is the master referring to? The business he and his apprentice were in partnership with was cut off by his father?"

Sun Yu smiled and nodded, "This matter came from the second prince's house. Su Zhe led a team of people to make some modifications to the second prince's residence. The teacher was a little confused when he heard about it. He just listened He said that after the modification, it would be much easier to use the toilet and wash his hands. Su Jian bumped into him and thought the business was good, so he started to think about it..."

Xu Huaiyi smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, the disciple only found out yesterday that Su Zhe went to Hutian Village to find his disciple. He felt very guilty, but it was his own father who cut off the beard. Regardless of whether it was out of filial piety or family interests, he could not refuse. , we can only give in. From now on, this business will be done by the disciples and the Su family. "

Sun Yu looked at him and asked, "What about you? Just go with the flow and not help your classmates think of a solution?"

Xu Huaiyi looked sad, "What can I do, disciple? This is a matter between father and son, and it is also an internal conflict within the Su family. If the disciple extends his hand so long, it is breaking the rules. Besides, if we are not close to each other, Su Zhe has accepted his fate, how can the disciples fight against injustice?"

Sun Yu said happily, "Well, you are right to think so. You see, even the second prince didn't interfere. Su Zhe had done so many things for him recently, but he didn't speak for him. He just felt that Su Zhe had done so many things for him recently. It is better to deal with the internal affairs of the family behind closed doors. If others interfere, it will only cause irritation and harm your reputation. "

Xu Huaiyi agreed, but what he was thinking in his heart was that Su Zhe still didn't have enough weight in front of the second prince. If he was important enough, the second prince would definitely intervene. How could Su Jian be allowed to suppress Su Zhe and support his eldest son?

At this time, Sun Shangshu asked seemingly unintentionally, "I heard that you figured out all those things?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded, then explained in detail without hiding anything, and finally said, "Those things are a little troublesome to bake, and the shipment will be a little slow at first. The set for the disciple's home decoration is to make a sample for everyone. Let's see how it can be used. The rest were taken to the Second Prince's Mansion by Su Zhe. Once they are baked, the disciple will bring someone to install a set in the garden where the master lives. "

Sun Shangshu stroked his beard and said casually, "It's not in a hurry..."

Sun Yu cleared his throat, implying that the master no longer needed to be filial?
Xu Huaiyi immediately said, "Master, you guys will really use it later and install it in other yards."

Sun Yu raised the corner of his mouth, feeling satisfied, but what he said was, "You should focus more on studying and practicing martial arts, and you must not put the cart before the horse."

Xu Huaiyi hurriedly stood up, saluted, and said respectfully, "Yes, I will obey my master's teachings."

Sun Yu raised his hand and motioned for him to sit down, then turned to talk about the Yao family, "You don't know yet, right? Yao Changyuan is engaged."

Xu Huaiyi asked in surprise, "How long has his father been gone? Doesn't he have to observe mourning for three years?"

Sun Yu explained, "The custom in the capital is that if you can get married in Rexiaoli, no one will criticize you."

Xu Huaiyi came to his senses and asked curiously, "Which family has this marriage been decided on?"

The Yao family is not a good place to be now. Yao Changjun is gone, and the Yao family has no official members. Anyone with some status is willing to marry a girl and become a commoner? Not to mention, we are still in the filial piety period, and getting married in a hurry is very embarrassing in itself.

Sun Yu said meaningfully, "The daughter of Yin Qiaohong of Jingzhao Mansion."

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi's eyes widened and he was in disbelief, "Isn't the span of getting married too big?"

Jingzhao Prefecture Yin, a third-rank official, is incomparable to the six ministers, but those who can sit in this position are all the emperor's confidants, and they all have two brushes, otherwise they will not be able to sit still. This can be regarded as one of the representatives of the real power faction. The status of someone who can get married to him cannot be lower than the third rank, but what is the Yao family now?

Even if Yao Changjun is still alive, he still can't reach the threshold of Jingzhao Mansion. He's not the right person. What's the point?
Poverty relief for the Yao family?

Thinking of this, an idea flashed through his mind, which was somewhat guessing and understanding.

Sure enough, Sun Yu said, "Someone is protecting the matchmaker."

Xu Huaiyi muttered, "Who can open this mouth? What a big face..."

Sun Yu laughed and said, "It's Uncle Pingyuan."

The corner of Xu Huaiyi's mouth twitched, "Even if he is related to the Yao family by marriage, he feels sorry for Yao Changyuan and wants to find someone to rely on for him, but he suddenly found the Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture. Who gave him the courage and confidence?"

Sun Yudao, "Master Zhixing of Huguo Temple."

"Ah?" Xu Huaiyi looked confused, "Why are you involving the master of Huguo Temple again?"

Sun Yu patiently explained it to him.

It turns out that the Yao family has been unlucky recently, and it is said that they were haunted by evil spirits. Yao Changjun's death was also regarded as the revenge of the evil spirits. The Yao family invited several groups of Taoist priests to come to the house to catch ghosts and exorcise them, but to no avail. I begged Master Huixin, but Master Huixin refused. In desperation, he used the name of the Lord of Anping County to seek help from Huguo Temple.

As a famous temple in the capital, Huguo Temple has the most prosperous incense and is also very effective. Master Zhixing went to Yao's house, chanted sutras and prayed for salvation, and finally came up with a solution, which was to let Yao Changyuan take advantage of it. If you get married with warm filial piety, you can drive away evil spirits and put an end to bad luck.

Moreover, this marriage is not just about finding a random girl, you have to calculate the suitable horoscope. In the end, I don’t know what method was used, but in short, I found the daughter of Qiao Hong from Jingzhao Mansion.

After hearing this, Xu Huaiyi said with a smile on his face, "It's so evil, so the Yao family will believe it?"

What are the suitable horoscopes? It's just a fig leaf to cover up and fool around with.

Sun Yu said pointedly, "How can the Yao family not believe that he can marry Qiao Hong's daughter?"

Even if you don't believe it, you still have to fight to death to say you believe it. This is the best chance to turn around.

"Then Mr. Qiao is also willing to cooperate?" Then this man's dedication is too great.

Sun Yu said, "Uncle Ping Yuan came forward to make peace, and Qiao Hong has already nodded."

"why?"

"Qiao Hong has two daughters. The legitimate daughter is married to the eldest grandson of the former Zhaoge elder. There is also a concubine who is waiting to be married. However, this concubine had a serious illness when she was young and her appearance was damaged. Therefore, ten When I was nine years old, no one came to me to propose marriage.”

When Xu Huaiyi heard this, he suddenly realized that he couldn't get married if he dared to love her. It was just like a slow-moving commodity. Finally, someone was willing to take it, so how could he be picky? Of course, we have to clear the warehouse quickly. It’s really hard for the people behind the scenes to find such a suitable wife for Yao Yuanxun.

He has already guessed that the person behind it is probably the King of Chu, who is looking for a capable Yue family for Yao Changyuan. Firstly, it is to appease the Yao family and save them from jumping over the wall. Secondly, it is also a way to win over Qiao Hong, right?

In normal times, finding an in-law for Qiao Hong's daughter would have offended many people, and even those from a small family might not be willing to do so. But now that the Yao family is weak, they can no longer pick and choose, let alone Qiao Hong's daughter who only has good looks. Even though he is a scary ugly guy, Yao Changyuan is willing to marry her.

He smiled bitterly and said, "Congratulations to Senior Brother Yao for finding a beautiful woman. From then on, everything is bright again."

Sun Yu laughed and scolded, "These petty words are not allowed to be said outside. Nowadays, everyone outside is praising this as a good marriage. The Yao family is nothing, but Ping An is a matchmaker. Many people still have to give him some points." In terms of face, not to mention the weight of Qiao Hong, the governor of Jingzhao, the daughter of the Qiao family will definitely be a good one. "

Xu Huaiyi agreed honestly, thought of something, and asked casually, "Is Mr. Qiao of Jingzhao Mansion the same race as the fourth prince's maternal family?"

Sun Yu considered it and said, "They are of the same clan, but they are far apart by blood. After leaving the fifth server, they don't have much contact with each other. It may be to avoid suspicion. Sitting in the position of Jingzhao Prefecture Yin, I can only be loyal to the emperor."

Xu Huaiyi thought to himself, that's not necessarily the case. Although he didn't know Qiao Hong well, looking at the methods he used to deal with the victims, he knew he was not a good person. Now he has agreed to marry the Yao family. If he can't guarantee it, he was bribed by the King of Chu. , and got married to the Yao family.

The master and apprentice were chatting about these gossips, but Sun Shangshu was sipping tea without interrupting. When the topic came to an end, he said casually, "That classmate of yours, Su Zhe, if he could also acquire such a skill The Yue family is not afraid of being suppressed by Su Jian and uses his achievements to pave the way for the eldest son. "

Xu Huaiyi was stunned for a moment, "This kind of marriage is not easy to find."

Sun Shangshu said casually, "You can find someone in Yao Changyuan's situation. Can Su Zhe's current situation be as difficult as him?"

Xu Huaiyi told the truth, "That's true, but it's because it's not that difficult that he can't risk it even more."

Only when people are forced into a desperate situation can they give up everything, sacrifice and compromise everything.

Sun Shangshu was thoughtful after hearing this.

Sun Yu said, "Based on my understanding of Su Zhe, this kind of encounter is enough for him to sacrifice his marriage."

Xu Huaiyi didn't know how to answer, so he laughed twice.

Sun Yu glanced at him, "Do you think everyone is as honest as you? He comes from a business background, and he knows how to weigh the pros and cons and will not do loss-making business. If he marries a wife, he can save the current decline and solve the dilemma. We can even help him seize the title of head of the family, why can't we compromise?"

As for whether the wife is good or bad, beautiful or ugly, it doesn't matter. If she doesn't like her, the worst thing she can do is support her in the future, and bring in a few more concubines to add beauty to her house, as long as the in-law family can support her.

Xu Huaiyi was speechless for a moment.

Sun Yu said again, "As a teacher, I won't stop you from becoming friends with him, but there are some things that you are not allowed to learn."

Xu Huaiyi immediately patted his chest and said decisively, "Master, don't worry, I will only have one wife in this life. No matter what the reason is, I will not compromise."

Sun Yu, "..."

It doesn't have to be so heartfelt.

"By the way, news of a marriage has also spread from the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion and the Zuo family of the Minister of Rites. If nothing else happens, the marriage will fall on Li Yunting, who lives in the same house with you."

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi hurriedly asked, "This marriage should be considered a good marriage, right?"

Sun Yu said casually, "From the current point of view, there is nothing inappropriate. Zuo Quan'an is a smart man and somewhat capable. If he hadn't been involved in bribery before, he could have gone further."

The minister of rites goes one step further and becomes the minister.

Xu Huaiyi breathed a sigh of relief, "As long as it's done properly."

Sun Yu raised his eyebrows, "You care about him?"

Xu Huaiyi did not deny it, "My disciples are quite angry with him. He is a cold-faced and warm-hearted person, so he can deal with it."

"You don't mind his identity as a concubine?"

"That's not something he can decide. Besides, now that he has entered the Dingyuan Marquis' Mansion, he is no longer an outsider."

"Well, if that were not the case, this marriage would not have fallen on him anyway. He is considered a high achiever."

"If he had a choice, he probably wouldn't want to climb high..."

"What are you mumbling about?"

"Hehehe, it's nothing. Master, my disciple remembered that there is something serious that I haven't told you yet..."

Sun Yu successfully changed the subject, "What's the matter?"

Xu Huaiyi explained the matter of the Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing the role and significance of the existence of the Chamber of Commerce. He knew that this was what impressed Sun Shangshu the most. Sure enough, Sun Shangshu listened very carefully. When he finished speaking, he also I asked a lot of questions, and he answered them all.

Obviously, Sun Shangshu was very interested in this.

When Xu Huaiyi saw this, his confidence increased greatly.

Sun Shangshu said, "According to your words, it is still necessary to establish this so-called chamber of commerce."

Whether it is safeguarding the rights and interests of merchants or coordinating healthy competition among merchants, the ultimate goal is to create a harmonious business environment and promote business prosperity. This is of great benefit to the tax revenue of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Taizu once said Only when the country is rich can the people be strong. What is the standard for a country to be rich? Isn't it just that there is a lot of money in the treasury, which can meet the needs of various places in Dayong?

The previous dynasty was very harsh on merchants, leading to a depression in commerce. After Taizu conquered the world and established Dayong, he issued many new national policies, including encouraging business and even allowing the sons of merchants to study for imperial examinations. At that time, many courtiers opposed , but Taizu defied all opinions. Facts have proved that Taizu's decision was wise. After several decades, Dayong's business prospered. The money in the treasury used to rely on taxes from farmers. Gradually, Yes, merchants pay the bulk of the tax.

But what followed was a lot of trouble. There were too many merchants, and it became difficult to manage. There has been a lot of vicious competition in recent years, and it is fair to say that it is fair. My mother-in-law is right. Even if the lawsuit goes to the yamen, it will be difficult to fairly distinguish who is right and who is wrong. But if there is an organization like the Chamber of Commerce, perhaps these problems will not be a problem. At least there will be a solution. place to go.

Moreover, there was also a bridge of transition and communication between merchants and the court.

Seeing that Sun Shangshu did not object, Xu Huaiyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and agreed, "Yes, the disciple also thought that establishing a chamber of commerce would be of great benefit, so he wanted to do it. Originally, the disciple just came up with an idea, and Su Zhe did the details. Worry, he did take the trouble to do it, and he even got involved with the second prince for this. But now, with his father having to cut off the beard, he was afraid that he would be picked off again after working so hard, so he I want to put this matter back into the hands of the disciple, and he helps with the errands, so he deserves some credit..."